CNC Programmer

Department: Manufacturing | Location: Redondo Beach

About the role

The CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
• Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
• Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.
• Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines.
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
• Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
• Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise.
• Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
• Provide consistent ideas for process improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
• Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
• Python programming experience or similar

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Pay

$45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.